Comments on: Want to stay longer in the Philippines? Now you can! http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/ Life is what you make it! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:23:09 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: webby http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47418 webby Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:09:05 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47418 :) can not wait to get there will be there in march sounds gr8 like to live there soon :D can not wait to get there will be there in march sounds gr8 like to live there soon

]]> By: Sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47193 Sunny Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:53:40 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47193 The problem is it seems that the fate of this city is linked to its Mayor, who may leave any time. But anyway, I'd like to know how to reach there. I can't see this city in AirAsia's list of destinations. The Philippines also offers an investor visa called SIRV. By investing US$75,000 in the Philippines (may include stocks) one could apply for this permanent visa. So it's not a bad idea, considering that there are many opportunities in this emerging economy and the cost of living is low. The problem is it seems that the fate of this city is linked to its Mayor, who may leave any time. But anyway, I’d like to know how to reach there. I can’t see this city in AirAsia’s list of destinations. The Philippines also offers an investor visa called SIRV. By investing US$75,000 in the Philippines (may include stocks) one could apply for this permanent visa. So it’s not a bad idea, considering that there are many opportunities in this emerging economy and the cost of living is low.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47107 Chris Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:48:21 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47107 <strong>Bob</strong>, glad you made that clear and added another destination for <strong>sunny</strong> to check in regards to his question in comment #15! ;-) Bob, glad you made that clear and added another destination for sunny to check in regards to his question in comment #15!

]]> By: Mindanao Bob http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47102 Mindanao Bob Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:32:06 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47102 Hi sunny - You read that it is not safe. I've lived here for 10 years already. I am telling you that Davao is very safe. Come and check it out and I'm sure you will agree with me. Many publications these days are saying that Davao is the safest city in the Philippines. Asiaweek Magazine says that Davao is the most livable city in the Philippines, and one of the most livable cities in all of Asia. Hi sunny – You read that it is not safe. I’ve lived here for 10 years already. I am telling you that Davao is very safe. Come and check it out and I’m sure you will agree with me.

Many publications these days are saying that Davao is the safest city in the Philippines.

Asiaweek Magazine says that Davao is the most livable city in the Philippines, and one of the most livable cities in all of Asia.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47101 Chris Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:06:36 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47101 <strong>sunny</strong>, you should probably consider the islands on or around Cebu. That's the most laid-back, safe and developed area - besides Manila - but without its pollution and high crime rates. Yes, Mindanao appears to be less safe than the rest of the country, but Davao (which is on Mindanao) has one of the most rigid mayors in the country and is very much safe. Maybe Mindanao Bob can comment a bit more on that, alternatively you can check out his website, where this question is asked many times over also.... sunny, you should probably consider the islands on or around Cebu. That’s the most laid-back, safe and developed area – besides Manila – but without its pollution and high crime rates.

Yes, Mindanao appears to be less safe than the rest of the country, but Davao (which is on Mindanao) has one of the most rigid mayors in the country and is very much safe. Maybe Mindanao Bob can comment a bit more on that, alternatively you can check out his website, where this question is asked many times over also….

]]> By: sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47094 sunny Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:48:25 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47094 I read that the island where Davo City is is not very safe. I read that the island where Davo City is is not very safe.

]]> By: Mindanao Bob http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47080 Mindanao Bob Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:49:56 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47080 Davao City fits all of your criteria. Davao City fits all of your criteria.

]]> By: sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47077 sunny Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:10:54 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47077 Just wonder which places in the Philippines you guys think are good generally for foreigners: 1) crime rate is low 2) modern medical, transport, entertainment and shopping facilities 3) pollution is low 4) police are efficient and just 5) costs low 6) natural disasters, riots, wars, kidnaps uncommon Just wonder which places in the Philippines you guys think are good generally for foreigners:
1) crime rate is low
2) modern medical, transport, entertainment and shopping facilities
3) pollution is low
4) police are efficient and just
5) costs low
6) natural disasters, riots, wars, kidnaps uncommon

]]> By: sunny http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47076 sunny Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:02:36 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47076 The Philippines government should offer long-term visa for skilled foreigners or investors like the Malaysian government did. Already, many countries are targeting the small investors market. The Malaysian government offers the Malaysia my Second Home requires RM150,000 in fixed deposit in Malaysia (around US$40-50,000). Other countries like Brazil also have similar programmes requiring similar amount of investment. I think the other countries in Southeast Asia should offer similar programmes. The majority of their citizens are poor. They have tens of millions of people already, so it doesn't affect their population to have a few thousands more foreigners. The foreigners are likely to cause a net gain because they are unlikely to earn more than they spend there. So, why should they stop foreigners who wish to spend their money there long-term at all? There is no economic reason to do so. In fact they should encourage more foreigners who can afford to spend their money there to live there longer. Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos should offer these programmes. They could require something similar to Malaysia. If they require a fixed deposit of investment in stocks or mutual funds registered there of US$30-50k, I think their programmes would become more affordable. Of course, I think it's important for the governments to build safe and modern communities to attract foreigners.who wish to live there for long-term. The Philippines government should offer long-term visa for skilled foreigners or investors like the Malaysian government did. Already, many countries are targeting the small investors market. The Malaysian government offers the Malaysia my Second Home requires RM150,000 in fixed deposit in Malaysia (around US$40-50,000). Other countries like Brazil also have similar programmes requiring similar amount of investment. I think the other countries in Southeast Asia should offer similar programmes. The majority of their citizens are poor. They have tens of millions of people already, so it doesn’t affect their population to have a few thousands more foreigners. The foreigners are likely to cause a net gain because they are unlikely to earn more than they spend there. So, why should they stop foreigners who wish to spend their money there long-term at all? There is no economic reason to do so. In fact they should encourage more foreigners who can afford to spend their money there to live there longer. Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos should offer these programmes. They could require something similar to Malaysia. If they require a fixed deposit of investment in stocks or mutual funds registered there of US$30-50k, I think their programmes would become more affordable. Of course, I think it’s important for the governments to build safe and modern communities to attract foreigners.who wish to live there for long-term.

]]> By: Chris the pom http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/comment-page-1/#comment-47074 Chris the pom Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:43:01 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/08/16/want-to-stay-longer-in-the-philippines-now-you-can/#comment-47074 Did not have no problem getting a visa when i went there.Stayed the twelve months then went back to Ozz. I've been told that you can stay 16 months.This is great news if i can stay two years.Then a Quick trip to Hong Kong will be fantastick. cw969@hotmail.com Did not have no problem getting a visa when i went there.Stayed the twelve months then went back to Ozz. I’ve been told that you can stay 16 months.This is great news if i can stay two years.Then a Quick trip to Hong Kong will be fantastick. cw969@hotmail.com

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